Morning Prayers

Having risen from sleep, before any other action, stand reverently, considering thyself
to be in the presence of the All-seeing God, and, having made the sign of the Cross, say:

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Then pause a moment, until all thy senses are calmed and thy thoughts forsake all
things earthly; and then make three bows, saying:
The Prayer of the Publican:
O God, be merciful to me a sinner. Thrice.
The Beginning Prayer:
O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, for the sake of the prayers of Thy most pure Mother
and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.
Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.
O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, Who art everywhere present and fillest all
things, Treasury of good things and Giver of life: Come and dwell in us, and cleanse us
of all impurity, and save our souls, O Good One.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. Thrice.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto
the ages of ages. Amen. . - O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. O Lord, blot but our
sins. O Master, pardon our iniquities. O Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for Thy
name's sake.
Lord, have mercy. Thrice.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto
the ages of ages. Amen.
Our Father, Who art in the heavens, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will
be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our
debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
the evil one.
Troparia to the Holy Trinity:
Having risen from sleep, we fall down before Thee, O Good One, and the angelic hymn
we cry aloud to Thee, O Mighty One. Holy, Holy, Holy art Thou. O God; through the
Theotokos, have mercy on us.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
From bed and sleep hast Thou raised me up, O Lord: enlighten my mind and heart and
open my lips that I may hymn Thee, O Holy Trinity:
Holy, Holy, Holy art Thou, O God; through the Theotokos, have mercy on us.
Both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Suddenly the judge shall come, and the deeds of each shall be laid bare; but with fear
do we cry at midnight. Holy, Holy, Holy art Thou, O God; through the Theotokos, have
mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy. Twelve.
Prayer of Saint Basil the Great to the Most Holy Trinity:
As I rise from sleep, I thank Thee, O Holy Trinity, for through Thy great goodness and
patience Thou wast not angry with me, an idler and sinner, nor hast Thou destroyed me
with mine iniquities, but hast shown Thy usual love for mankind; and when I was
prostrate in despair, Thou hast raised me up to keep the morning watch and glorify Thy
power. And now enlighten my mind's eye, and open my mouth that I may meditate on
Thy words, and understand Thy commandments, and do Thy will, and hymn Thee in
heartfelt confession, and sing praises to Thine all-holy name: of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.